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Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern

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Johann Kuhnau may be a neglected figure these days but historically he forms the vital link between Schütz and Bach. His own style as revealed in this selection of sacred works revels in an eclecticism that ranges from extrovert pomp to an inward ...» More

How lovely shines the morning star Full of grace and truth from the Lord, The sweet root of Jesse. You, son of David from Jacob’s stem, My king and my bridegroom, You have enveloped my heart, Sweetly, lovingly, Beautiful and splendid, great and honourable, Rich with gifts, High and marvellously sublime.

Alone, today the great becomes small, The Son, born as God, Today becomes the Son of Man, As though the Lord of heaven Had lost his heavenly realm. He becomes a true sacrificial lamb, Since he, from David’s most high lineage, In David’s own town Has but a stall as his dwelling.

But there shines in the depths A beam of his godliness, An emperor writes out the appraisal, So now the prince of princes Makes his home in an earthly body, While the angels proclaim him to the world in airs, Since no man can do the task. For all the heavens are his, And how could the whole earth not bend before him.

I worship you, almighty prince, Since by your godly strength The power of sin, by which Satan tempts us, And binds us to him as slaves, Is quite removed; I honour the hidden might, And my submissive lips Sing your praises also In the poor cribs.

Master the strings of Cythara, And let sweet music Ring out in all friendship.

Master the strings of Cythara, And let sweet music Ring out in all friendship. That I may with Jesus, My wondrous lovely bridegroom, Rest in lasting love. Sing, dance, Rejoice, triumph, Thank the Lord, Great is the king of glory.